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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,152.96, 248,445.76 and 108,408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,152.96, 248,445.76 and 108,408.48 is: 149,504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,152.96 : 248,445.76 = 108,408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,152.96/248,445.76 = 108,408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,152.96x = 248,445.76 × 108,408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,152.96x = 26,933,627,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933,627,204.04/180,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,504.22

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